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Lesotho invokes state of disaster to tackle unemployment
Eye Witness News
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MASERU, LESOTHO - The southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho has declared a national "state of disaster" over soaring unemployment and mass job losses as it reels from the economic fallout of US tariffs and aid cuts. The textile-dependent...
Lesotho Highlands Water Project: Centre local voices in the climate change, conflict and peacebuilding nexus
Mail & Guardian
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July 5, 2025
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), established by the 1986 treaty signed by the governments of Lesotho and South Africa, is a multi-phased project that generates hydroelectricity through a system of several large dams and tunnels in...
Kingdom Of Lesotho: Staff Concluding Statement Of The 2025 Article IV Mission
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, July 7, 2025/APO Group/ -- Against a backdrop of low growth, high unemployment, and widespread poverty, Lesotho's government-led growth model has long struggled to...
“Time to Fix Malawi”: PCP’s Jordan Sauti Vows Free Secondary Education, Economic Rescue Ahead of Polls
Nyasa Times
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July 7, 2025
As Malawi marches toward the hotly anticipated September 16 tripartite elections, Patriotic Citizens Party (PCP) president Jordan Sauti is emerging as a bold new voice, declaring himself the only leader Malawians can trust to pull the country out...
United States: List of African migrants to be deported, Senegalese affected
Sene News
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July 11, 2025
While Washington is increasing pressure to conclude repatriation agreements with several African countries, Dakar is faced with a delicate choice: diplomatically cooperate with the United States or manage the massive return of compatriots...
Most well-off East Africans revealed
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
So why are Ugandans the most angry? COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | When Ugandans are asked to evaluate their life based on quality of life, happiness, and fulfillment on a ladder with steps numbered from 0 (the worst possible life) to 10 (the...
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Zambian Observer
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July 6, 2025
SADC PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS President Dr Lazarus Chakwera holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Trinity International University in the United States of America. He also holds a bachelor degree from...
Lesotho activist arrested after video on unemployment rates angers prime minister
The Guardian
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June 30, 2025
It took a single video complaining about Lesotho’s unemployment rate to turn Tšolo Thakeli into the prime minister’s enemy. Within a day of posting there were armed police at his door. It was Father’s Day, and the 31-year-old father of two was in...
Christian church won’t die, but it will change
Lethbridge Herald
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July 2, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2, 2025. Tadashi (Tad) Mitsui For the Herald Will the church die? I say “no.” But it will be much smaller with committed people. On December 7th,1941, without declaration of war, the Japanese Navy attacked the U.S....
AIDS deaths could rise to 4 million by 2029 after Trump’s policy decision, UN report warns
Financial Express
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After decades of progress in the fight against AIDS, a new report warns that millions of lives are now at risk due to a sudden funding crisis. A major chunk of international aid, led by the United States, has been pulled back in the past six...
"O bua Sesotho ha monate": White woman at culture village impresses SA with fluent Sesotho
Briefly
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July 2, 2025
A white woman working at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village in Lesotho went viral after giving a complete tour in perfect Sesotho The video showed the woman effortlessly switching between cultural explanations and facility tours, speaking as naturally...
Lesotho explores agricultural insurance
Lesotho Times
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June 27, 2025
Seithati Motšoeneng THE government, seeking to strengthen the agricultural sector, boost food security and build resilience against climate-related shocks, has unveiled a comprehensive study into the feasibility of agricultural insurance....
Groundbreaking M585m EU-Africa cultural partnership
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
New programme flips traditional dynamics, putting African voices at the forefront of cultural exchange with Europe MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Lesotho’s rich cultural heritage is set to gain significant international visibility and support through a...
Starlink blasts off in Lesotho
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
Launches amid fanfare meeting lingering licence doubts STAFF REPORTER MASERU – Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, officially launched in Maseru on Monday, marking its entry after months of reported opposition from local service...
Standard Lesotho Bank proudly partners XPORT
Public Eye
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July 1, 2025
Powering Basotho businesses growth on the China trade highway TEBOHO KHATEBE MOLEFI MASERU – The global trade arena, especially the dynamic corridor linking Africa and China, holds transformative potential for economies like Lesotho – and Standard...
Lesotho sangoma abandons bail in Kutlwano Shalaba murder case
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 26, 2025
The Sangoma is Khounyana is facing charges of premeditated murder, Human trafficking of a 2-year-old baby. A 50-year-old undocumented Lesotho national and sangoma facing a slew of charges has abandoned his bail bid. Sangoma, Sebokoana Khounyana,...
T-Connect vows to end connectivity challenges in Lesotho
Lesotho Times
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June 30, 2025
…Starlink satellite internet service officially launched …Promises 10,000 direct jobs and 50,000 indirect jobs Leemisa Thuseho GLOBAL tech mogul Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is now officially available in Lesotho, following its...
World Horse Day Celebrated for the First Time
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, July 11, 2025 /MONTSAME/.The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly discussed and adopted the draft Resolution on "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day," initiated by President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, on June 3,...
More job cuts in Lesotho loading: How will they afford Starlink?
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 30, 2025
The potential 50% tariff hike has led to buyers from the US not placing orders, resulting in factories being forced to close. Like a domino effect, garment factories in Lesotho are closing one after the other, as the Trump administration threatens...
Southern Africa: Bishop Selemela urges priests in IMBISA region to embrace change and renewal
Vatican News
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July 10, 2025
As the Catholic Church journeys through the Synod on Synodality and the Jubilee Year, the Auxiliary Bishop of Pretoria Archdiocese has urged priests to embrace pastoral renewal. Sheila Pires – Pretoria In an interview about the recent weeklong...